Research Assistant I, Pathology

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Research Assistant to support the Principal Investigator and study team in coordinating research activities, including data collection, management, and routine experiments. Candidates completing a Bachelor's degree have a six‑month grace period to provide degree equivalency verification.

This onsite role at 20 Shattuck Street offers a 40-hour work week. Pay ranges from $21.00 to $29.01 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science required; experience welcome.
• New graduates with relevant coursework (0-1 year) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate research activities and assist the Principal Investigator.
• Collect, manage, analyze data and generate reports.
• Coordinate study cohorts and outreach mailings.
• Support epidemiological studies and population-based research.

Skills

Data collection

Data analysis

Study coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Tools

Database tools

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary Summary:

Provides assistance to the Principal Investigator and Study Team in coordinating research activities that may include conducting a variety of routine experiments with established methodologies, data collection and management, and other research activities as assigned. Candidates who are in the process of completing their bachelor's degree have a grace period of six months from their hire date (up to 1 year if starting per diem) to provide degree equivalency verification. Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for data collection, management, manipulation, analysis, and reporting.
• Study cohort management.
• Outreach communication with subjects, conducting mailings, follow-up on mailings, and obtaining necessary documents.
• Provides assistance on work related to epidemiological studies and other population-based research.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree Science required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes. Experience: New grad with some relevant coursework 0-1 year preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Careful attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
• Computer literacy, including database tools.
• Ability to follow directions and exhibit professionalism.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type: Onsite. Work Location: 20 Shattuck Street. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40. Employee Type: Regular. Work Shift: Day (United States of America).

Pay Range $21.00 - $29.01/Hourly. Grade 5.

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